Question 1

Foods from animal sources usually contain which type of protein?

Accepted Answer

A)  Complete 
B)  Incomplete 
C)  Complementary 
D)  Essential 
A)  Complete 
B)  Incomplete 
C)  Complementary 
D)  Essential

Question 2

Soy milk and many leafy green vegetables are good sources of calcium.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Some consumption of fats is essential to health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

After water, which are the next most abundant substances in the human body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Carbohydrates 
B)  Proteins 
C)  Fats 
D)  Electrolytes 
A)  Carbohydrates 
B)  Proteins 
C)  Fats 
D)  Electrolytes

Question 5

Which of the following would be the best source of omega-3 fatty acids?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chicken 
B)  Shrimp 
C)  Pork 
D)  Salmon 
A)  Chicken 
B)  Shrimp 
C)  Pork 
D)  Salmon

Question 6

The process of hydrogenating fats is used to

Accepted Answer

A)  keep them liquid at all temperatures. 
B)  reduce the amount of cholesterol. 
C)  solidify the oil and allow a longer shelf life. 
D)  enhance the taste of packaged foods. 
A)  keep them liquid at all temperatures. 
B)  reduce the amount of cholesterol. 
C)  solidify the oil and allow a longer shelf life. 
D)  enhance the taste of packaged foods.

Question 7

Sulfites, salt, gluten, and coloring agents are examples of common

Accepted Answer

A)  processed foods. 
B)  allergens. 
C)  food additives. 
D)  genetically modified substances. 
A)  processed foods. 
B)  allergens. 
C)  food additives. 
D)  genetically modified substances.

Question 8

Appetite is the body's physical need for food.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Calcium is an example of which type of mineral?

Accepted Answer

A)  Major mineral 
B)  Micromineral 
C)  Trace mineral 
D)  Macromineral 
A)  Major mineral 
B)  Micromineral 
C)  Trace mineral 
D)  Macromineral

Question 10

If you are eating out or have to eat at a restaurant or fast-food chain because you are in a hurry, what healthy choices can you make? List at least four.

Accepted Answer

(any four of the following)
1. Choose it

Question 11

What percentage of total calories consumed should come from fat?

Accepted Answer

A)  5% to 15% 
B)  10% to 25% 
C)  20% to 35% 
D)  30% to 40% 
A)  5% to 15% 
B)  10% to 25% 
C)  20% to 35% 
D)  30% to 40%

Question 12

One-third of the calories Americans consume come from

Accepted Answer

A)  fruit. 
B)  healthy snacks. 
C)  junk food. 
D)  vegetables. 
A)  fruit. 
B)  healthy snacks. 
C)  junk food. 
D)  vegetables.

Question 13

Providing energy, insulating body organs, and maintaining body temperature are functions of

Accepted Answer

A)  proteins. 
B)  fats. 
C)  carbohydrates. 
D)  vitamins. 
A)  proteins. 
B)  fats. 
C)  carbohydrates. 
D)  vitamins.

Question 14

Monounsaturated fats are generally thought of as healthful because they appear to

Accepted Answer

A)  lower LDL levels and increase HDL levels. 
B)  lower HDL levels and increase LDL levels. 
C)  have fewer calories than saturated fats.. 
D)  have a lower smoke point than saturated fats. 
A)  lower LDL levels and increase HDL levels. 
B)  lower HDL levels and increase LDL levels. 
C)  have fewer calories than saturated fats.. 
D)  have a lower smoke point than saturated fats.

Question 15

List at least three health benefits of a fiber-rich diet.

Accepted Answer

(any three of the following)
1. Prevents

Question 16

Explain why trans fats are so dangerous to health and how you can avoid them.

Accepted Answer

Trans fats are produced when manufacture

Question 17

List at least four ways to increase fiber in the diet.

Accepted Answer

(any four of the following)
1. Select wh

Question 18

The terms serving and portion are synonymous and may be used interchangeably.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Explain the three general recommendations of the MyPlate food guidance system, including the proportion of each food group at each meal.

Accepted Answer

1. Balance calories by enjoying food but

Question 20

The main fuel for the body's cells is

Accepted Answer

A)  protein. 
B)  glucose. 
C)  fat. 
D)  vitamins. 
A)  protein. 
B)  glucose. 
C)  fat. 
D)  vitamins.

Exam 9: Eating for a Healthier You

Foods from animal sources usually contain which type of protein?

Soy milk and many leafy green vegetables are good sources of calcium.

Some consumption of fats is essential to health.

After water, which are the next most abundant substances in the human body?

Which of the following would be the best source of omega-3 fatty acids?

The process of hydrogenating fats is used to

Sulfites, salt, gluten, and coloring agents are examples of common

Appetite is the body's physical need for food.

Calcium is an example of which type of mineral?

If you are eating out or have to eat at a restaurant or fast-food chain because you are in a hurry, what healthy choices can you make? List at least four.

What percentage of total calories consumed should come from fat?

One-third of the calories Americans consume come from

Providing energy, insulating body organs, and maintaining body temperature are functions of

Monounsaturated fats are generally thought of as healthful because they appear to

List at least three health benefits of a fiber-rich diet.

Explain why trans fats are so dangerous to health and how you can avoid them.

List at least four ways to increase fiber in the diet.

The terms serving and portion are synonymous and may be used interchangeably.

Explain the three general recommendations of the MyPlate food guidance system, including the proportion of each food group at each meal.

The main fuel for the body's cells is

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